Asian Marionettes
Steiff Puppets!
Punch and Judy!
Felt Puppets!
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About Marcus Sampaio
Puppets have always fascinated me! Their expressive faces, life-like movements and magical construction entranced me since I was a little kid. All the great memories of attending marionette shows and playing with hand puppets — fostered by my parents during my childhood — led me to a side career as a puppet performer and later on as a theatre producer. I toured proudly around Brazil with my puppet company A RODA and my friends with wooden hearts carved by artist Olga Gomez.
Today I live in Canada and continue to cherish this passion as a collector of all sorts of puppets (e.g. hand, rod, string, shadow...), rediscovering antique and vintage treasures from all over the world.
Once Upon a Puppet is a place to revive this ancient fascinating tradition, share ideas about puppetry, meet new puppet enthusiasts and help bring some unique puppets to people that share the same love for them as I do. So if you are into puppets, welcome!
Reviews
Thank you for the nostalgic puppets when a time was more simple. I got these for my husband who absolutely loved them.
This dealer is so knowledgeable with a true love of puppets !!!!!!!
We love how the puppet head is so beautiful and feminine . She takes on a,life if her own.
Greatness from thus dealer! Thank you
I just could not believe this most wonderful fellow that came across from Canada, is now in our collection.
He is a woodsman with the finest of carved features.
The dealer packaged the puppet with care and I hung it up immediately.
Thank you ,and we will be happy ever after... looking at the woodsman like a fine piece of art.
Fantastic puppet head! Perfectly described, shipped and well packed. It arrived promptly. This seller is a joy to deal with, buy with confidence. You won't be sorry!
Delightful little steiff puppets, perfectly clean, and exactly as described. I wouldn’t buy from anyone else!!
Truly awesome...a wonderful head, gorgeous face and ears...the condition is superb...very, very pleased..
My rabbit arrived safe and sound, wrapped very well. It is cuter than in the photos! He's a little funny-looking which is why I love him so much.
Shipping was fast. Thanks OUAP!
What a fantastic purchase. A real delight. My order was well packed and came right on time. Buy with confidence from this seller
Thank you! Fast shipping, great communication. Your beautiful photos captured them perfectly.
I purchased three of Lotte Sievers-Hahn glove animal puppets. It was an interest I had aquired as a member of the Puppeteers of America. Also I had grown aware of the quality of the Lotte Seivers-Hahn wooden, German made puppets. When I discovered this company, I communicated my interst and found a wonderful person who shared my interest and was willing to help me aquire seveal of their animal. The communication was outstanding and as a result I confidently follow through with my purchase. Prices were reasonable and I immediately trusted the founder because of both the electronic and later, hand written messages. The immediate thinking was that this was a trusted and professional company that exuded thoughtfulness! Thanks for a most enjoyable purchase experience!!
Brilliant dealer - perfect service and communication - great item just as described - thoroughly recommended.
I'm very happy with this beautiful and wonderful playable Bross-Kasper.
And I can recommend this website to everybody who loves Theatre-Puppets.
Thanks and best regards
the perfect item and perfect seller - great communication and quick delivery - highly recommended
Shipment arrived quickly and I’m absolutely in love with my clown! Thank you again and I can’t wait to collect more!
